Rear Main Seal & Clutch
- Thread starter Arran
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The first thing is, does it actually need doing?
If it is just "sweating" i.e. there is evidence of oil on the crankcase/gearbox joint, but no visible drips (apart from maybe an occasional spot on the garage floor), then it's probably not worth doing until the clutch needs changing (which you mention in the title, but not in the body of the message?)
If however you are losing oil - you can see it dripping, or you are having to top up, then yes it's time to get it changed. It may be the Intermediate Shaft Seal by the way - same location, and sometimes the RMS is blamed when in fact it's the IMS seal.
Autofarm are well regarded, and have a discount on for club members at the moment.
I ought to mention we have an upcoming Boxster Register visit on 21st of Feb to Autofarm - please let me know if you (or anyone) wants to go.[
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If it is just "sweating" i.e. there is evidence of oil on the crankcase/gearbox joint, but no visible drips (apart from maybe an occasional spot on the garage floor), then it's probably not worth doing until the clutch needs changing (which you mention in the title, but not in the body of the message?)
If however you are losing oil - you can see it dripping, or you are having to top up, then yes it's time to get it changed. It may be the Intermediate Shaft Seal by the way - same location, and sometimes the RMS is blamed when in fact it's the IMS seal.
Autofarm are well regarded, and have a discount on for club members at the moment.
I ought to mention we have an upcoming Boxster Register visit on 21st of Feb to Autofarm - please let me know if you (or anyone) wants to go.[
]Mark thank you for the prompt response and information.
The clutch is heavy/stiff and could do with replacing (although not urgently). I have been informed by my OPC who recently serviced my car that the RMS had gone. I have noticed that there is a little more oil than normal on the garage floor but not a lot! In fact I would say that the car has never performed better but I seem to have entered into a potentially costly period. After posting my question I noticed that some members are pursuing Porsche on what appears to be an endemic problem for a car of this age and milleage.
I have received a quotation for the repair from the OPC of £660 plus a cost of £160 for an oil pipe which they must think needs replacing.
I am tempted by the convenience and guaranteed repair offered by the OPC but I understand that Autofarm have an innovative way of repairing this problem. Being Scotland based the Autofarm repair would need to be 100% as running up and down is not a realistic option.
The clutch is heavy/stiff and could do with replacing (although not urgently). I have been informed by my OPC who recently serviced my car that the RMS had gone. I have noticed that there is a little more oil than normal on the garage floor but not a lot! In fact I would say that the car has never performed better but I seem to have entered into a potentially costly period. After posting my question I noticed that some members are pursuing Porsche on what appears to be an endemic problem for a car of this age and milleage.
I have received a quotation for the repair from the OPC of £660 plus a cost of £160 for an oil pipe which they must think needs replacing.
I am tempted by the convenience and guaranteed repair offered by the OPC but I understand that Autofarm have an innovative way of repairing this problem. Being Scotland based the Autofarm repair would need to be 100% as running up and down is not a realistic option.
Brian Millar Edinburgh 0131 443 7806
Peter McAnna Shotts 01501 822247
Geo Morrison Glasgow 0141 643 1768
There is also two other companies in Glasgow Lorimer and Findlay and RPM sorry no contact details or knowledge of there work the others listed have been used by most in the central belt .if you are in the North perhaps Mark 911sse can point you in the right directions .You can negotiate a discount with your club membership 10% plus a cheaper rate at an OPC if you ask
Peter McAnna Shotts 01501 822247
Geo Morrison Glasgow 0141 643 1768
There is also two other companies in Glasgow Lorimer and Findlay and RPM sorry no contact details or knowledge of there work the others listed have been used by most in the central belt .if you are in the North perhaps Mark 911sse can point you in the right directions .You can negotiate a discount with your club membership 10% plus a cheaper rate at an OPC if you ask
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Arran,
I would go with the advice Mark offered you, unless its really bad or getting worse wait until you need a clutch and have both done at the same time. Interesting comment about the OPC "guaranteeing" the repair/seal replacement. History on this forum is that a seal change doesn't always stop the leak so beware of that.
My experience (2001 986 S) is that the weep/drip depends where the shaft stops when you stop the car, sometimes I see a weep sometimes I don't which points to a minor blemish on the shaft! I have a drip tray under the car which I check/dry out every time I use the car (This time of year unfortunately about once every couple of weeks)
I would go with the advice Mark offered you, unless its really bad or getting worse wait until you need a clutch and have both done at the same time. Interesting comment about the OPC "guaranteeing" the repair/seal replacement. History on this forum is that a seal change doesn't always stop the leak so beware of that.
My experience (2001 986 S) is that the weep/drip depends where the shaft stops when you stop the car, sometimes I see a weep sometimes I don't which points to a minor blemish on the shaft! I have a drip tray under the car which I check/dry out every time I use the car (This time of year unfortunately about once every couple of weeks)
Wrinkly Ninja,
There is a bit more info in the upcoming Feb Porsche Post, but I don't think I can repeat here until the weekend at least, as Autofarm have some new items coming out at the Autosport Show... [8D]
(For anyone who hasn't caught the other thread - The Autofarm visit is the morning of Saturday 21st Feb - not the 12th)
HERE --> http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=421448
There is a bit more info in the upcoming Feb Porsche Post, but I don't think I can repeat here until the weekend at least, as Autofarm have some new items coming out at the Autosport Show... [8D]
(For anyone who hasn't caught the other thread - The Autofarm visit is the morning of Saturday 21st Feb - not the 12th)
HERE --> http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=421448
Hi Wrinkly Ninja / Arran,
Interested to read your threads re. RMS / clutch.
I just had my annual service (6 year old S with 32K on the clock, owned from new) at which one of the comments back was that the clutch felt 'heavy' and therefore could be on its way out. Can't say that I'd noticed myself......
Anyway, today I noticed a reasonable sized oil patch on the garage floor - about 5" across and was able to match this up to an oily deposit on the underside of the car beneath the engine / gearbox.
I remember having the RMS replaced by Porsche at the 2 year service - apparently wasn't causing a problem at that time, but the (reasonable) advice was that it was best to get it done during the service before the warranty ran out in a few days time.
So I'll get car in for an inspection. Do we expect clutch to go at about the 32K mark and does anyone have an idea what I'm looking at pricewise for new clutch?
Cheers,
MIke.
Interested to read your threads re. RMS / clutch.
I just had my annual service (6 year old S with 32K on the clock, owned from new) at which one of the comments back was that the clutch felt 'heavy' and therefore could be on its way out. Can't say that I'd noticed myself......
Anyway, today I noticed a reasonable sized oil patch on the garage floor - about 5" across and was able to match this up to an oily deposit on the underside of the car beneath the engine / gearbox.
I remember having the RMS replaced by Porsche at the 2 year service - apparently wasn't causing a problem at that time, but the (reasonable) advice was that it was best to get it done during the service before the warranty ran out in a few days time.
So I'll get car in for an inspection. Do we expect clutch to go at about the 32K mark and does anyone have an idea what I'm looking at pricewise for new clutch?
Cheers,
MIke.
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